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How Can A Bios Password Be Removed Window 7? In Acer Aspire 5517

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Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide - Page 2

.... The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Aspire 5517 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for accuracy. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of...
Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide - Page 10

...14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY ...; and controls • I/O interface • • • • • • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 1

for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5517 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 2

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 7

... the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 9

... Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 142 Clearing Password Check 142 Clear CMOS Jumper 142 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 143 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 Base Assembly 148 Rear Assembly 149 Aspire 5517 FRU List 150 Model Definition and Configuration 160 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows®...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 12

...Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington ...lock slot Power subsystem • 65W • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 36

... Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5517 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 39

... Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 46

... code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you with the code noted in the password to obtain the password. Select 2 to unlock the HDD. 36 Chapter 2 Password :46548274 4. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Turn on the computer and key in the...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 47

... short the J1 jumper. Chapter 2 37 From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 49

...Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM ( Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max... uuid to eeprom • dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following messages report to screen to confirm completion...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 134

...display resolution is virus free. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one... is present (different colored spots in the application. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If display size is ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 138

...as the first boot device on page 42. 128 Chapter 4 Select Repair your computer. f. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and ...7. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Check the BIOS settings are required. The System Recovery Options screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 141

... and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. c. b. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Replace the ODD. Check for the other discs. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Drive Not Detected If Windows...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 152

...Setup menu. NOTE: These steps are only for Aspire 5517. Disconnect the RTC Battery cable and locate the J1 jumper. 3. Restart system. Then remove the tool from the machine. 2. Clearing Password Check Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for enabling BIOS Recovery. However, once it is cleared. The machine provides...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 155

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 156

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 160

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 173

... Department. Refer to the Aspire 5517 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment...

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